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AGENDA ITEM REPORT

Title: Report on Request to Accept VAWA Grant Funds and Contract for Presentation of VAWA Courses
REPORT PROFILE
MEETING DATE
6/28/2012		 BUREAU SUBMITTING THIS REPORT
Training Program Services Bureau
RESEARCHED BY (PRINT NAME)
Bryon Gustafson		 REVIEWED BY (PRINT NAME)
Bob Stresak
REPORT DATE
05/11/2012		 APPROVED BY
Paul Cappitelli		 DATE APPROVED
06/12/12
PURPOSE
Decision Requested		 FINANCIAL IMPACT
Yes

ISSUE:
Should the Commission authorize the Executive Director to: 1) accept the VAWA grant funds for FY 2012-13 in the amount of $437,660 from Cal EMA, 2) commit a cash and in-kind match of not more than $145,887, and contract with the SDRTC or another public or governmental entity in an amount not to exceed $437,660 to facilitate the course presentations and management of the grant program?
BACKGROUND:
In August 1997, the Commission approved acceptance of a Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) law enforcement grant.  Since then, the Commission has continued to accept VAWA grant funds to present training to law enforcement personnel on domestic violence and sexual assault topics. According to the current California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) request for applications (RFA), the VAWA law enforcement grant “promotes the development and implementation of effective, victim-centered law enforcement, prosecution and court strategies to address violent crimes against women and the development and enhancement of victim services in these cases.” 
ANALYSIS:

Staff anticipates receiving $437,660 in VAWA funding for FY 2012-13 from Cal EMA. Since 2005, this grant has required an in-kind and cash match equal to 25% of the total project. For FY 2012-13, POST will be required to provide a match of $145,887, which will primarily be met through equipment purchases and upgrades, curriculum updates, instructor travel, and training reimbursements. This will bring total VAWA program funding to $583,547 for FY 2012-13. 

 

As outlined in the RFA, Cal EMA specifically directs this funding to POST in order “to train law enforcement personnel in the areas of sexual assault, sexual assault forensic medical exams, domestic violence, stalking, elder abuse, dating violence and culturally specific training as it relates to these crimes.” Staff is currently working with the SDRTC to develop VAWA programming for FY 2012-13 and expects to have a plan completed by mid-June.  A primary goal of the 2012-13 plan will be to reallocate training to areas of the state where it is most accessible in order to promote attendance. The attached grant breakdown provides an estimate of the 2012-13 VAWA budget.
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the Commission authorize the Executive Director to 1) accept the VAWA grant funds for FY 2012-13 in the amount of $437,660 from Cal EMA, 2) commit a cash and in-kind match of not more than $145,887, and 3) contract with the SDRTC or another public or governmental entity for an amount not to exceed $437,660 to facilitate the course presentations and management of the grant program.

 

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